Fahrenheit 451
Essential ELA Skills
Vocabulary
Writing Structure
Literary Elements
100

At the start of the book, how did Montag appear to feel about his job?

Proud, Confident, Acceptable.

100

Figurative Language
“The classroom was a zoo after the teacher left the room.” What type of figurative language is used?

A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole

B. Metaphor

100

Autonomy

The right to make independent choices.

100

Central Idea

What is the central idea? 

The message the author is trying to convey.

100

Point of View 

Which point of view is MOST important to the way “Fareinheit 451” is told?

A. Third-person omniscient, with access to everyone’s thoughts

B. A conversation dominated by one speaker.

C. First-person narration 

D. Third-person limited narration 

B. A conversation dominated by one speaker.

200

At the start of the book, which character questions society?

a) Mustang

b) Clair

c) Montag

d) Clarisse

d) Clarisse

200

Characterization
Which sentence is an example of indirect characterization?

A. Marcus was a generous person.
B. Marcus was the kindest student in school.
C. Marcus quietly gave his lunch to a student who had forgotten theirs.
D. Marcus had always been generous.

C. Marcus quietly gave his lunch to a student who had forgotten theirs.

200

Dimension

The length, width and height of an object

200

What does CER stand for? 

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

200

Conflict 

Which of theser conflicts fits the following:

Montag stealing and hiding the book?

A. Person vs. Society

B. Person vs. Themselves

C. Person vs. Person

A. Person vs. Society

300

What happened as a result of Clarisse taking walks and enjoying / questioning the world around her? 

a) Arrested by fireman

b) Required to see a psychologist

c) Removed from school

d) Her family moved to another city.

b) Required to see a psychologist

300

Point of View
Which sentence is written in first-person point of view?

A. She wondered whether she had made the right choice.
B. I couldn’t believe what I saw when I opened the door.
C. They walked slowly toward the abandoned house.
D. You should always think carefully before making a decision.

B. I couldn’t believe what I saw when I opened the door.

300

dystopia

A futuristic society that "appears" perfect on the surface.

300

Which one would be an example if evidence?

a) Clarisse is upset with society

b) Montag begins questioning society

c) Mildred and Montag have a difficult relationship

d) Mildred attempts to burn the book


d) Mildred attempts to burn the book

300

Conflict 

Which of theser conflicts fits the following:

Montag drinking the rainwater?

A. Person vs. Society

B. Person vs. Themselves

C. Person vs. Person

B. Person cs. Themsleves

400

What does Montag discover when he arrives home after speaking with Clarisse? 

His wife appears to have overdosed on her medication. 

400

Theme
A character repeatedly fails at learning to play the piano but continues practicing until she finally performs successfully. Which theme is BEST supported?

A. Success often requires perseverance through difficulty.
B. People should avoid activities that are difficult.
C. Natural talent is more important than practice.
D. Competition prevents people from succeeding.

A. Success often requires perseverance through difficulty.

400

Conform

To adapt oneself to align with the ways, manners or values of others. 

400

What two questions are asked when analyzing a piece of evidence? 

1) What does the evidence mean?

2) Why is it important? 

400

Conflict 

Which of theser conflicts fits the following:

Montag and Mildred disagreeing about reading the book?

A. Person vs. Society

B. Person vs. Themselves

C. Person vs. Person

C. Person vs. Person


500

What does the heavy overdoe rate say about the society? 

It is not as perfect as it appears.

500

Author’s Craft
An author describes an approaching storm using words such as “blackened,” “violent,” “howling,” and “threatening.” Why does the author MOST likely use these words?

A. To establish a tense and dangerous mood
B. To explain the scientific causes of storms
C. To make the setting seem peaceful
D. To introduce the main character

A. To establish a tense and dangerous mood

500

Censorship

To restrict specific information to the general population. 

500

How would you characterize Beatty.

a) Stubborn

b) Maniipulative

c) Empathetic

d) Caring

b) Maniipulative

500

Imagery

How would you dedcribe the overall imagery in Farheinheit 451?

1) Warm

2) Encouraging

3) Dark

4) Inspiring

3) Dark

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